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Earth SciencesM. Armstrong, A. G. Galli, H. Beucher, G. Loch, D. Renard, B. Doligez, R. Eschard, F. Geffroy

Plurigaussian Simulations in GeosciencesThis much-anticipated second edition of the work covers a technique that is now the preferred method of simulating facies inside reservoirs and ore deposits. An accompanying CD includes demonstration software to illustrate the method’s applications.

Due May 2011

Monograph

2nd Edition. 2011. 200 p. Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-19606-5

M. Baskaran, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA (Ed.)

Handbook of Environmental Isotope GeochemistryThis highly accessible volume presents all of the newer and older applications of isotopes pertaining to environmental problems. It includes a wide array of case studies that illustrate the utility of the isotopes in a wide variety of environments.

Due April 2011

Handbook

2011. 800 p. (Advances in Isotope Geochemistry) Hardcover7 approx. € 199,95 | £180.007 approx. * € (D) 213,95 | € (A) 219,95 | sFr 287,00ISBN 978-3-642-10636-1

G. Gramelsberger, Free University Berlin, Germany; J. Feichter, Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Hamburg, Germany (Eds.)

Climate Change and PolicyThe Calculability of Climate Change and the Challenge of Uncertainty

Climate Change and Policy provides first hand insight into climatologists’ strategies in dealing

with uncertainty via simulation models. The text also explores the social, political and economical requirements in future prognoses on climate change.

Due March 2011

Monograph

2011. VIII, 241 p. Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £87.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-17699-9

H. Gupta, (Ed.)

Encyclopedia of Solid Earth GeophysicsThis volume provides systematic, up-to-date coverage of important aspects of Solid Earth Geophysics, including reviews and articles by leading experts. The book is organized to present terms, topics and phrases alphabetically in an easily referenced manner.

Due June 2011

Encyclop(a)edia

2nd ed. 2011. XX, 950 p. 500 illus., 100 in color. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) Hardcover7 € 399,00 | £359.507 * € (D) 426,93 | € (A) 438,90 | sFr 572,50ISBN 978-90-481-8701-0

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M. Leppäranta, University of Helsinki, Finland

The Drift of Sea IceThis book presents the fundamental laws of sea ice drift which come from the material properties of sea ice and the basic laws of mechanics. This edition includes new information on the climate problem, mathematical modeling and ice engi-neering applications.

Due March 2011

Monograph

2nd ed 2011. X, 350 p. 145 illus., 25 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) Hardcover7 approx. € 139,95 | £126.007 approx. * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,95 | sFr 201,00ISBN 978-3-642-04682-7

D. F. Levia, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA; D. Carlyle-Moses, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC, Canada; T. Tanaka, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, japan (Eds.)

Forest Hydrology and BiogeochemistrySynthesis of Past Research and Future Directions

This advanced text for students and researchers in various fields including hydrology and geography is intended to spur the community to new heights. It aims to advance the field with cogent syntheses of past research and by mapping future research directions.

Due June 2011

Contributed volume

2011. 600 p. (Ecological Studies, Volume 216) Hardcover7 approx. € 169,95 | £153.007 approx. * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-94-007-1362-8

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S. Mukherjee, Geological Survey of India, Kolkata, India

Applied MineralogyApplications in Industry and Environment

This book covers the entire spectrum of mineralogy and consolidates its applications in various fields. Its starts (Part I) with the very basic concept of mineralogy describing in detail the implications of the various aspects of mineral chemistry, crystal-lographic structures and their effects producing different mineral properties. Part II of the book describes different aspects of mineralogy used to extend the studies of geothermobarometry, mineral thermodynamics and phase diagrams, mineral exploration and analysis, including some aspects of marine minerals etc. The book finally handles the applications in industrial, medicinal and environ-mental mineralogy along with precious – semipre-cious stone studies. The various analytical tech-niques, their significance in handling specific types of mineralogical problems are also well covered.

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Graduate/Advanced undergraduate textbook

2011. X, 440 p. 215 illus., 15 in color. Hardcover7 € 79,95 | £72.007 * € (D) 85,55 | € (A) 87,95 | sFr 115,00ISBN 978-94-007-1161-7

Y. Ogawa, R. Anma, University of Tsukuba, Japan; Y. Dilek, Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA (Eds.)

Accretionary Prisms and Convergent Margin Tectonics in the Northwest Pacific BasinThis book documents the geological, geophysical, geochemical and paleontological features of modern accretionay prisms and trenches in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, based on 10 years of submersible dive cruises, ODP drilling projects and geophysical surveys.

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Monograph

2011. 450 p. 170 illus., 75 in color. (Modern Approaches in Solid Earth Sciences, Volume 8) Hardcover7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-90-481-8884-0

A. Omstedt, University Gothenburg, Göteborg, Sweden

Guide to Process Based Modeling of Lakes and Coastal SeasMounting concern over humanity’s influence on climate and the environment has sharpened the need for multi-disciplinary modelling efforts. Tack-ling the issue from a fresh perspective, this book introduces a process-oriented approach to aquatic modelling.

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Monograph

2011. X, 300 p. 55 illus., 30 in color. (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences, Volume) Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-17727-9

R. A. Ramalho, School of Earth Sciences, University of Bristol, UK

Building the Cape Verde IslandsThis volume offers a geological summary and detailed mapping of paleo sea level markers on Cape Verde. It documents uplift of the islands rela-tive to sea level and uses the uplift features to test various models of hotspot development.

Due April 2011

Monograph

2011. 262 p. 67 illus., 23 in color. (Springer Theses) Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-19102-2

P. Rowinski, Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (Ed.)

Experimental Methods in Hydraulic ResearchThis volume is the result of the meeting that took place during the 30th International School of Hydraulics in Poland. It presents the state-of-the-art on experimental methods in hydraulic research, and offers a sample of studies at the frontier of the field.

Due May 2011

Monograph

2011. 350 p. (Geoplanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences, Tentative volume) Hardcover7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-17474-2

G. Schernewski, T. Neumann, Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research, Warnemünde, Germany; J. Hofstede, Schleswig-Holstein State Ministry for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Areas, Kiel, Germany (Eds.)

Global Change and Baltic Coastal ZonesClimate change and transformations in economy and agriculture will have a major impact on the Baltic region. Focusing on coastal zones, this book addresses these changes, their consequences, practical challenges and adaptation strategies and measures.

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2011. XX, 280 p. 160 illus., 60 in color. (Coastal Research Library, Volume 1) Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-0399-5

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V. P. Singh, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, USA; P. Singh, Hydro Tasmania Consulting, New Delhi, India; U. K. Haritashya, University of Dayton, OH, USA (Eds.)

Encyclopedia of Snow, Ice and GlaciersFocusing on snow, ice and glaciers, this encyclo-pedia provides an up-to-date resource of basic concepts and relevant topics. Research and teaching materials are included, in addition to specialized literature for geologists, geographers, climatologists and hydrologists.

Due June 2011

Encyclop(a)edia

2011. 1000 p. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) Hardcover7 € 399,00 | £359.507 * € (D) 426,93 | € (A) 438,90 | sFr 572,50ISBN 978-90-481-2641-5

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2011. 1000 p. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) Hardcover7 € 499,00 | £449.507 * € (D) 533,93 | € (A) 548,90 | sFr 715,50ISBN 978-90-481-2643-9

M. Srbulov

Practical Soil DynamicsCase Studies in Earthquake and Geotechnical Engineering

The objective of this practical book is to fill some of the gaps in the existing engineering codes and stan-dards related to soil dynamics, concerning issues in earthquake engineering and ground vibrations, by using formulas and hand calculators.

Due June 2011

Monograph

2011. XX, 240 p. 110 illus., 10 in color. (Geotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering, Volume 20) Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-1311-6

D. Świątek, T. Okruszko, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland (Eds.)

Modelling of Hydrological Processes in the Narew CatchmentThis book focuses on the modelling of flow paths that affect the fluxes of dissolved compounds from a small agricultural catchment (the Narew Catch-ment) during snowmelt, as this is the dominant hydrological event in many moderate and high latitude catchments.

Due June 2011

Monograph

2011. 200 p. (Geoplanet: Earth and Planetary Sciences, Tentative volume 4) Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-19058-2

R. Tappert, M. C. Tappert, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

Diamonds in NatureA Guide to Rough Diamonds

This wonderfully illustrated book provides in depth information about rough diamonds. It contains photographs that show the unique physical characteristics of the diamonds, and the accompa-nying text describes the processes that led to their formation.

Due March 2011

Professional book

2011. IX, 142 p. 221 illus. in color. Hardcover7 € 69,95 | £62.997 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50ISBN 978-3-642-12571-3

S. M. Vicente-Serrano, Spanish National Research Council, Zaragoza, Spain; R. M. Trigo, University of Lisbon, Portugal (Eds.)

Hydrological, Socioeconomic and Ecological Impacts of the North Atlantic Oscillation in the Mediterranean RegionThe impact of the NAO on northern Europe has been reviewed in detail, but no work has been done for the Mediterranean, which is the other key area impacted by the NAO. This multidisciplinary work assesses the phenomenon’s impact on the Mediter-ranean region.

Due June 2011

Contributed volume

2011. X, 240 p. 20 illus. (Advances in Global Change Research, Volume 46) Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-1371-0

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W. Wagner, Hannover, Germany

Groundwater in the Arab Middle EastNot only does this volume outline the prevailing hydrogeological conditions in the Arab Middle East, it also details the region’s geological back-ground. It covers key influences on the ground-water of every Arab country from Lebanon, Jordan and Syria to Yemen.

Due May 2011

Monograph

2011. 300 p. 111 illus. Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-19350-7

V. Zheligovsky, CNRS, Nice, France

Large-Scale Perturbations of Magnetohydrodynamic RegimesLinear and Weakly Nonlinear Stability Theory

Hydrodynamical dynamo theory has been spurred by recent developments. The emphasis in the present volume is on the introduction of powerful mathematical techniques required to tackle modern multiscale analysis of continous systems and their application.

Due March 2011

Monograph

2011. 320 p. (Lecture Notes in Physics, Volume 829) Softcover7 € 69,95 | £62.997 * € (D) 74,85 | € (A) 76,95 | sFr 100,50ISBN 978-3-642-18169-6

Geography

R. Chandrappa, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, Bangalore, India; S. Gupta, Risk Management Solutions, Noida, India; U. C. Kulshrestha, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Dehli, India

Coping with Climate ChangePrinciples and Asian Context

Climate change is real and coping with it is major concern in coming days. This book offers recent and customized data on climate change in Asia, making it an ideal resource for those working on the subject in this specific geographic area.

Due June 2011

Monograph

2011. X, 470 p. 70 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-19673-7

J. A. Flannery, K. M. Smith, Boston Spa Media, Leeds, UK

Eco-Urban DesignArchitects and designers face unprecedented chal-lenges from today’s environmental and ecological problems. This book takes a positive perspective by featuring fully realized design solutions from some of the world’s most innovative architects and engineers.

Due April 2011

Monograph

2011. X, 210 p. 440 illus., 340 in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-0368-1

S. J. Jansen, H. C. Coolen, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands; R. W. Goetgeluk, ABF Research, Delft, The Netherlands (Eds.)

The Measurement and Analysis of Housing Preferences and ChoiceThis comprehensive text offers an overview of methods to measure housing preferences and housing choice research. It discusses and compares numerous methods, detailing the limitations of

each one, all within the context of meeting resi-dents’ needs.

Due June 2011

Contributed volume

2011. IV, 260 p. Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-90-481-8893-2

L. Litwin, Institute of Spatial and Cadastra Systems, Gliwice, Poland; M. Rossa, General Directorate for Environmental Protection, Warsaw, Poland

Geoinformation Metadata in INSPIRE and SDIUnderstanding. Editing. Publishing

This book offers comprehensive coverage on geoinformation metadata in INSPIRE Direc-tive and Spatial Information Infrastructures. It details required ISO and OGC standards as well as creating and publishing geoinformation metadata.

Due July 2011

Monograph

2011. X, 290 p. 100 illus. (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography) Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-15861-2

W. Reinhardt, UniBw München, Neubiberg, Germany; S. Geertman, S. de Jong, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands (Eds.)

Advancing Geoinformation Science for a Changing WorldThis book collects research papers from the 14th Conference of the Association of Geographic Infor-mation Laboratories in Europe (AGILE), 2011. Covers measuring spatiotemporal phenomena, quality and semantics, analysis, modeling and deci-sion support and more.

Due April 2011

Monograph

2011. X, 520 p. (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography, Tentative volume 1) Hardcover7 approx. € 169,95 | £153.007 approx. * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-3-642-19788-8

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A. Ruas, COGIT, Saint Mandé, France (Ed.)

Advances in Cartography and GIScience. Volume 2Selection from ICC 2011, Paris

Comprising of the best papers presented at the 25th International Cartography Conference, this volume explores recent advances in cartography and GIScience. Topics include GeoVisualization, Semiotics, SDI, data quality and integration, and more.

Due June 2011

Monograph

2011. 500 p. 100 illus. (Lecture Notes in Geoinformation and Cartography / Publications of the International Cartographic Association (ICA), Tentative volume 6) Hardcover7 approx. € 169,95 | £153.007 approx. * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-3-642-19213-5

T. Wong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; B. Yuen, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Eds.)

Eco-city PlanningPolicies, Practice and Design

Eco-city Planning emphasizes environmental plan-ning policies that save energy, take anti-pollution measures, and reduce the need for driving. The text focuses on the construction of green build-ings, safeguarding of nature and natural habitats in urban areas, and more.

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Monograph

2011. XIV, 266 p. 60 illus. Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-0382-7

EcologyB. Jonsson, N. Jonsson, Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, Oslo, Norway

Ecology of Atlantic Salmon and Brown TroutHabitat as a template for life histories

Destruction of habitat is the major cause for loss of biodiversity. This volume presents the population ecology of Atlantic salmon and brown trout and how it is influenced by the environment in terms of growth, migration, spawning and recruitment.

Due May 2011

Monograph

2011. 600 p. (Fish & Fisheries Series, Tentative volume 33) Hardcover7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-94-007-1188-4

J. G. Kelcey, Cejkovice, Czech Republic; N. Müller, University of Applied Sciences, Erfurt, Germany (Eds.)

Plants and Habitats of European CitiesPlants and habitats that make up the ecological systems of various European cities are the focus of this volume. The natural and historical develop-ment of each city is discussed, as well as local flora, environmental planning, design and management.

Due April 2011

Contributed volume

2011. XVII, 663 p. Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-0-387-89683-0

K. Kikuzawa, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Japan; M. J. Lechowicz, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Ecology of Leaf LongevityLeaf longevity is a fundamental process under-lying patterns of variation in foliar phenology and determining the distinction between deciduous and evergreen plant species. Variation in leaf longevity is associated with a wide array of differences in the physiology, anatomy, morphology and ecology of plants. This book brings together for the first time information scattered widely in the botanical literature to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the nature and significance of varia-tion in leaf longevity.

Due April 2011

Monograph

2011. XIII, 139 p. 62 illus. (Ecological Research Monographs) Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-4-431-53917-9

R. S. Krannich, A. E. Luloff, D. R. Field

People, Places and LandscapesSocial Change in High Amenity Rural Areas

This analysis of the relationship between socio-economic trends and natural resource amenities focuses on the inter-mountain West of the USA, but its strong empiricism makes it a valuable resource for rural development, sociology and demography researchers.

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Monograph

2011. VIII, 250 p. 32 illus. in color. (Landscape Series, Volume 14) Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-1262-1

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U. Lüttge, University of Darmstadt, Germany; E. Beck, University of Bayreuth, Germany; D. Bartels, University of Bonn, Germany (Eds.)

Plant Desiccation TolerancePlant desiccation tolerance is found in all phyla of chlorophyll-containing species, from prokaryotes and cryptogams to angiosperms. This volume covers the organismic as well as the cell biological and molecular levels of this phenomenon.

Due April 2011

Contributed volume

2011. 380 p. (Ecological Studies, Volume 215) Hardcover7 approx. € 129,95 | £117.007 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-19105-3

E. Ritter, Aalborg, Denmark; D. Daukstra, Builth Wells, Powys, Wales, UK (Eds.)

New Perspectives on People and ForestsThe aim of this important and relevant book is to elucidate the role of forests as part of a landscape in the life of people. It deals with important topics in landscape ecology, and explores links between people and forest landscapes.

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Contributed volume

2011. XX, 244 p. 23 illus. in color. (World Forests, Volume 9) Hardcover7 approx. € 129,95 | £117.007 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,95 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-94-007-1149-5

J. Seckbach, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel; P. Kociolek, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA (Eds.)

The Diatom WorldThis volume presents up-to-date information on diatom classification, biology and ecology, in addition to genomics and applied uses. The text discusses the tree of life of diatoms, their classifica-tions, the habitats and ecological spectra the group exploits, and the beauty of their form.

Due June 2011

Contributed volume

2011. XX, 580 p. 40 illus., 20 in color. (Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology, Volume 19) Hardcover7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-94-007-1326-0

J. A. Zinck, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands; O. Huber, Fundación Instituto Botánico de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela (Eds.)

Peatlands of the Western Guayana Highlands, VenezuelaProperties and Paleographic Significance of Peats

This volume is composed of 10 chapters covering a variety of features including geology, geomor-phology, vegetation and soils that characterize the biophysical environment of tepui summits in the western Guayana Highlands, southern Venezuela. The core subject concentrates on the properties, age record, and paleogeographic significance of the peats that have deposited during the Holocene in pseudokarstic depressions on siliceous sedimentary and igneousmetamorphic rocks.

Due June 2011

Contributed volume

2011. 280 p. (Ecological Studies, Tentative volume 217) Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-20137-0

EnvironmentM. Behnassi, Ibn Zohr University of Agadir, Morocco; S. Draggan, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, USA; S. Yaya, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada (Eds.)

Global Food InsecurityRethinking Agricultural and Rural Development Paradigm and Policy

Humankind and the world’s ecosystems face the toughest of challenges: how to feed billions more people while the climate changes, energy becomes scarcer and competition for resources intensifies. This book advocates paradigm- and policy shifts at all levels.

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Contributed volume

2011. X, 290 p. 20 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 129,95 | £117.007 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-94-007-0889-1

R. Burritt, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia; S. Schaltegger, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Germany; M. Bennett, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK; T. Pohjola, Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland; M. Csutora, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary (Eds.)

Environmental Management Accounting and Supply Chain ManagementInspired by the 2007 EMAN conference in Finland on the links between environmental management accounting and supply chain administration, this book includes research first presented there as well as independent contributions covering a range of related issues.

Due June 2011

Contributed volume

2011. XI, 338 p. 42 illus., 29 in color. (Eco-Efficiency in Industry and Science, Volume 27) Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-94-007-1389-5

W. Endlicher, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany (Ed.)

Perspectives of Urban EcologyEcosystems and Interactions between Humans and Nature in the Metropolis of Berlin

This interdisciplinary overview of urban ecology uses the metropolitan region of Berlin as a case study and assesses not only empirical environ-mental data but also developments in social dimen-sions such as urban planning, traffic management and the economy.

Due May 2011

Monograph

2011. X, 340 p. 100 illus. Hardcover7 approx. € 129,95 | £117.007 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-17730-9

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A. Kibaroglu, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; W. Scheumann, University of Technology, Berlin, Germany; A. Kramer, Adelphi Research, Berlin, Germany (Eds.)

Turkey’s Water PolicyNational Frameworks and International Cooperation

Water is a strategic natural resource and of vital importance for social and economic development. This book analyzes the current state of Turkey’s water policy and explores all major aspects on transboundary water issues.

Due June 2011

Monograph

2011. XX, 300 p. 40 illus., 10 in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 129,95 | £117.007 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,95 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-19635-5

F. Neuhaus, CASA, University College London, UK (Ed.)

Studies in Temporal UrbanismThe urbanTick Experiment

Based on a two-year public weblog, this volume reflects a vast array of perspectives on how urban-ites relate to time. In a city, where time is perceived in ways varying from commuter flows to seasonal blossoms, it’s a fascinating and diverse range of views.

Due April 2011

Monograph

2011. X, 375 p. 400 illus. Hardcover7 € 129,95 | £117.007 * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-94-007-0936-2

J. Portugali, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel

Complexity, Cognition and the CityThis book aims to foster a deeper understanding of urbanism, invoking the contributions both the hard and soft sciences have made, and are still making, in grappling with the many issues and facets of regional planning and dynamics.

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2011. XV, 415 p. (Understanding Complex Systems) Hardcover7 approx. € 129,95 | £118.507 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,95 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-3-642-19450-4

C. Ray, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA; R. Jain, University of the Pacific, Stockton, USA (Eds.)

Drinking Water TreatmentFocusing on Appropriate Technology and Sustainability

This book examines four sustainable drinking water treatment technologies that are simple, non-energy intensive, inexpensive and easy to maintain: solar pasteurization, membrane desalination, natural filtration (riverbank filtration), and solar distillation.

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2011. X, 290 p. 89 illus. (Strategies for Sustainability, Volume) Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-1103-7

M. A. Stewart, Western Washington University, WA, USA; P. A. Coclanis, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA (Eds.)

Environmental Change and Agricultural Sustainability in the Mekong DeltaComprising selected material from a 2010 confer-ence held in the delta itself, the papers assembled in this volume include much technical information and offer a full range of perspectives on the envi-ronmental and sustainability issues in this sensitive region.

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2011. X, 290 p. 50 illus. in color. (Advances in Global Change Research, Volume 45) Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-0933-1

M. Taniguchi, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Kyoto, Japan (Ed.)

Groundwater and Subsurface EnvironmentsHuman Impacts in Asian Coastal Cities

This book investigates the subsurface environ-ment problems in Asian coastal cities. It describes advanced methods for evaluating groundwater and subsurface environment, and shows that sustain-able management is possible in the region.

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2011. XIV, 314 p. 179 illus., 2 in color. Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-4-431-53903-2

J. Zhang, J. Zhuang, Nanjing Forestry University, China; D. DeAngelis, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL USA

Theory and Practice of Soil Loss Control in Eastern ChinaThis book reports on soil loss prediction and environmental monitoring in eastern China, and recent successes in soil loss control programs there. Coverage includes recycling in local agriculture, and collaborations between urban and agricultural regions.

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2011. XIV, 294 p. 144 illus., 38 in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £86.507 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 137,00ISBN 978-1-4419-9678-7

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Forestry & Plant SciencesB. Campbell, Cardno ENTRIX, Concord, CA, USA; S. Lopez Ortiz, Colegio de Postgraduados, Veracruz, Mexico (Eds.)

Integrating Agriculture, Conservation and Ecotourism: Examples from the FieldThis book provides concise reviews of current important and complex issues in agroecology. It identifies inadequacies, errors and gaps in knowl-edge that may hinder or oppose effective progress toward improving sustainability.

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2011. 400 p. 51 illus., 1 in color. (Issues in Agroecology – Present Status and Future Prospectus, Volume 1) Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-94-007-1308-6

K. Davies, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, U. K.; Y. Spiegel, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel (Eds.)

Biological Control of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes: Building Coherence between Microbial Ecology and Molecular MechanismsThe offered volume intends to review the biological control theme of phytonematodes from several prospects: ecological; applicative as well as commercial state of the art; understanding the mode-of-action of various biocontrol systems; interaction between the plant host, nematodes’ surface and microorganism’s; candidates for biocontrol; extrapolation of the wide knowledge existed in another systems for understanding biocontrol processes: C. elegans as a model and lessons from other natural systems; and exploiting advanced genomic tools to promote understanding biocontrol processes and thereafter improve specific biological control agents.

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2011. XX, 380 p. 40 illus. in color. (Progress in Biological Control, Volume 11) Hardcover7 approx. € 129,95 | £119.507 approx. * € (D) 139,05 | € (A) 142,94 | sFr 186,50ISBN 978-1-4020-9647-1

I. Falk, R. Wallace, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia; M. L. Ndoen, Satya Wacana Christian University, Salatiga, CJ, Indonesia (Eds.)

Managing Biosecurity Across BordersIn this book, a multi-disciplinary team of Austra-lian and Indonesian researchers reflect on the challenge of managing invasive species, pathogens and other threats across borders both geographic and disciplinary.

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2011. XX, 180 p. 40 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-94-007-1411-3

J. Glinski, J. Horabik, J. Lipiec, Institute of Agrophysics, Lublin, Poland (Eds.)

Encyclopedia of AgrophysicsThe Encyclopedia of Agrophysics offers up-to-date information on the physical properties and processes affecting the quality of the environment and plant production. It presents more than 250 informative articles and 400 glossary terms.

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Encyclop(a)edia

2011. 900 p. 450 illus., 50 in color. (Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series) Hardcover7 € 399,00 | £359.507 * € (D) 426,93 | € (A) 438,90 | sFr 572,50ISBN 978-90-481-3584-4

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S. Günter, M. Weber, B. Stimm, R. Mosandl, Technical University of Munich, Germany (Eds.)

Silviculture in the TropicsThis book integrates the latest developments in forestry science and practice and how they inform sustainable forest management in the tropics. It provides details about the full spectrum of forest formations, from dry to moist and from lowland to mountain.

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2011. X, 525 p. (Tropical Forestry, Volume 8) Hardcover7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.007 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-642-19985-1

S. M. Jain, University of Helsinki, Finland; J. Al-Khayri, King Faisal University, Al-Hassa, Saudi-Arabia; D. V. Johnson, Consultant, Cincinnati, OH, USA (Eds.)

Date Palm BiotechnologyThis important reference book is the first compre-hensive resource worldwide that reflects research achievements in date palm biotechnology. It docu-ments research events during the last four decades, examines current status, and the future outlook.

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2011. 666 p. Hardcover7 approx. € 169,95 | £153.007 approx. * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-94-007-1317-8

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H. Kodama, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan; A. Komamine, The Research Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Tokyo, Japan (Eds.)

RNAi and Plant Gene Function AnalysisMethods and Protocols

With RNAi technology now essential to most plant science researchers, this book introduces the central topics, lists the necessary materials and reagents, offers reproducible laboratory proto-cols, and provides notes on troubleshooting and avoiding pitfalls.

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2011. XIV, 210 p. 43 illus., 1 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 744) Hardcover7 € 94,95 | £85.507 * € (D) 101,60 | € (A) 104,45 | sFr 136,50ISBN 978-1-61779-122-2

T. K. Lim, Canberra, ACT, Australia

Edible Medicinal and Non-Medicinal PlantsVolume 1, Fruits

This book offers up-to-date information on some 100 species of edible, medicinal and non-medicinal plants, illustrated with many colour images to aid in edible plant and plant part identification. The entire compendium will cover more than a thou-sand species.

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Monograph

2011. XX, 480 p. 350 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.007 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,95 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-90-481-8660-0

F. C. Meinzer, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Corvallis, OR, USA; B. Lachenbruch, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA; T. E. Dawson, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA (Eds.)

Size- and Age-Related Changes in Tree Structure and FunctionDuring their ontogeny, trees undergo numerous changes in their physiological function, archi-tecture and allometry. This volume examines the central interplay between these changes, and the impact they can have on forest ecosystems.

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2011. VIII, 442 p. 17 illus. in color. (Tree Physiology, Volume 4) Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-94-007-1241-6

F. H. Schweingruber, Institut for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, Birmensdorf, Switzerland; A. Börner, E. Schulze, Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Jena, Germany

Atlas of Stem Anatomy in Herbs, Shrubs and TreesVolume 1

This work, published in two volumes, contains descriptions of the wood and bark anatomies of 3000 dicotyledonous plants of 120 families, high-lighting the anatomical and phylogenetic diversity of dicotyledonous plants of the Northern Hemi-sphere. The first volume principally treats families of the Early Angiosperms, Eudicots, Core Eudicots and Rosids, while the second concentrates on the Asterids. Presented in Volume 1 are microsections of the xylem and phloem of herbs, shrubs and trees of 1200 species and 85 families of various life forms of the temperate zone along altitudinal gradients from the lowland at the Mediterranean coast to the alpine zone in Western Europe. The global perspective of the findings is underlined by the analysis of 500 species from the Caucasus, the Rocky Mountains and Andes, the subtropical zone on the Canary Islands, the arid zones in the Sahara, in Eurasia, Arabia and Southwest North America, and the boreal and arctic zones in Eurasia and Canada. The presence of annual rings in all life forms demonstrates that herbs and dwarf shrubs are an excellent tool for the reconstruction of annual biomass production and the interannual dynamic of plant associations.

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Atlas

2011. 500 p. Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-11637-7

S. Shackleton, C. Shackleton, Rhodes University, South Africa; P. Shanley, Centre for International Forestry Research, Indonesia (Eds.)

Non-Timber Forest Products in the Global ContextBased on a critical analysis of debates and discourses, this volume presents a balanced and realistic perspective of the benefits and challenges associated with NTFP use and management.

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2011. X, 275 p. (Tropical Forestry, Volume 7) Hardcover7 € 139,95 | £126.007 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00ISBN 978-3-642-17982-2

A. Singh, University of Waterloo, ON, Canada; N. Parmar, Ryerson University, Toronto ON, Canada; R. C. Kuhad, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India (Eds.)

Bioaugmentation, Biostimulation and BiocontrolBioaugmentation, Biostimulation and Biocontrol presents recent advances in molecular methods and metagenomics for microbial diversity evaluation. Contributions from experts in the field deal with the application of biofertilizers and organic amend-ments.

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2011. X, 280 p. (Soil Biology, Volume 28) Hardcover7 approx. € 139,95 | £126.007 approx. * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00ISBN 978-3-642-19768-0

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P. Tow, The University of Adelaide, Gawler, Australia; I. Cooper, The University of Adelaide, Bibaringa, Australia; I. Partridge, Queensland Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia; C. Birch, The University of Queensland, Gatton, QLD, Australia (Eds.)

Rainfed Farming SystemsToday’s environmental pressures make it more vital than ever to re-assess the value of rain-fed farming systems and find ways to improve their long-term productivity, profitability and sustainability. This well timed analytical volume does precisely that.

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2011. X, 10 p. Hardcover7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-1-4020-9131-5

J. M. Vivanco, T. Weir, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, USA (Eds.)

Chemical Biology of the TropicsAn Interdisciplinary Approach

This book introduces the scientific pioneers who first attempted to quantify and understand the vast diversity of tropical forests, along with their successors, who wield modern tools and technolo-gies to dissect the chemical nature of rainforest interactions.

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2011. XV, 120 p. (Signaling and Communication in Plants, Volume 8) Hardcover7 € 99,95 | £90.007 * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-3-642-19079-7

P. Wojtaszek, University of Poznan, Poland (Ed.)

Mechanical Integration in Plant Cells and PlantsThis book gives an overview of the role played by mechanical forces and signals in plant cells and whole plant growth. It covers all levels of plant hierarchical organisation, providing direct or indirect evidence for the organismal nature of these organisms.

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2011. XV, 405 p. (Signaling and Communication in Plants, Volume 9) Hardcover7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.007 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-642-19090-2

J. Xu, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; B. H. Bluhm, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA (Eds.)

Fungal GenomicsMethods and Protocols

Fungal Genomics explores the three most likely fronts upon which the field will advance: the sequencing of more fungal genomes, the mining of sequenced genomes for useful information, and the use of genomics sequences to explain biological processes.

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2011. 280 p. 29 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 722) Hardcover7 € 94,95 | £85.507 * € (D) 101,60 | € (A) 104,45 | sFr 136,50ISBN 978-1-61779-039-3

Life SciencesS. Basu, L. Wiklund, Uppsala University, Sweden (Eds.)

Studies on Experimental ModelsThis text contains data on the experimental models or review of such models of oxidative stress in various diseases. It is broken into six sections: diabetes, cardiovascular, neurology, ocular diseases, toxicology/environmental and in vitro/tissue culture.

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2011. 680 p. 127 illus., 68 in color. (Oxidative Stress in Applied Basic Research and Clinical Practice) Hardcover7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-1-60761-955-0

A. Becskei, University of Zurich, Switzerland (Ed.)

Yeast Genetic NetworksMethods and Protocols

Yeast Genetic Networks presents an analysis of small-scale gene networks in yeast. The text discusses different methods to analyze gene expres-sion quantitatively, and describes a collection of mathematical and computational tools.

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2011. 305 p. 52 illus., 1 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 734) Hardcover7 € 109,95 | £99.007 * € (D) 117,65 | € (A) 120,95 | sFr 158,00ISBN 978-1-61779-085-0

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T. Dalmay, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK (Ed.)

MicroRNAs in DevelopmentMethods and Protocols

MicroRNAs in Development explores how to detect and profile miRNA expression, and outlines how to identify and validate miRNA targets in animals and plants.

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T. Denk, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden; F. Grimsson, R. Zetter, University of Vienna, Austria; L. A. Símonarson, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland

Late Cainozoic Floras of Iceland15 Million Years of Vegetation and Climate History in the Northern North Atlantic

This book examines the plant fossil record from Iceland over the past 15 million years. It details 11 sedimentary rock formations holding over 320 plant taxa and describes palaeoecology and floristic affinities within the Northern Hemisphere for each flora.

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Monograph

2011. X, 440 p. (Topics in Geobiology, Volume 35) Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-94-007-0371-1

A. Fasolo, University Torino, Italy (Ed.)

The Theory of Evolution and its ImpactThis assessment of the impact of Darwin’s theory on a range of scientific fields covers everything from the history of science to language and philosophy. Within the scope of this coverage, fundamental biological concepts such as genetics are elaborated.

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Contributed volume

2011. Approx. 200 p. 24 illus., 16 in color. Softcover7 approx. € 99,95 | £90.007 approx. * € (D) 106,95 | € (A) 109,95 | sFr 143,50ISBN 978-88-470-1973-7

M. Filippi, H. Geiger, Cincinnati Children‘s Hospital Medical Center, OH, USA (Eds.)

Stem Cell MigrationMethods and Protocols

In this succinct and practical guide, expert contributors cover standard and novel techniques that facilitate the study of stem cell migration. The book emphasizes in vivo technologies and includes protocols on germ, neuronal, and hematopoietic stem cells.

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2011. 285 p. 60 illus., 10 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 750) Hardcover7 approx. € 104,95 | £93.007 approx. * € (D) 112,30 | € (A) 115,45 | sFr 148,00ISBN 978-1-61779-144-4

J. E. Gerst, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel (Ed.)

RNA Detection and VisualizationMethods and Protocols

This book presents methods and protocols for both fixed and live cells from everything from bacteria to mammalian models, offering detailed techniques from experts in the field. The text includes vital notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.

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C. Hagedorn, State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA; A. R. Blanch, University of Barcelona, Spain; V. Harwood, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA (Eds.)

Microbial Source Tracking: Methods, Applications, and Case StudiesWith the extant literature on microbial source tracking both complex and contradictory, the goal of this volume is to reflect the diversity of MST approaches as well as to foster the design of more standardized approaches that include performance criteria.

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2011. 480 p. 20 illus. in color. Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-1-4419-9385-4

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T. C. Hobman, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada; T. F. Duchaine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada (Eds.)

Argonaute ProteinsMethods and Protocols

Part of the respected Methods in Molecular Biology™ series, this practical volume features brief introductions to the key topics, lists the necessary materials and reagents, and includes reproducible laboratory protocols as well as key troubleshooting tips.

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O. Holst, Forschungszentrum Borstel, Germany (Ed.)

Microbial ToxinsMethods and Protocols

Divided into three comprehensive sections, this detailed volume covers bacterial protein toxins, endotoxins, and mold fungus toxins. The chapters contain introductions to their respective topics, readily reproducible step-by-step laboratory proto-cols, and more.

Due May 2011

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S. Horvath, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Weighted Network AnalysisApplications in Genomics and Systems Biology

This book offers current methods, software and applications involved in weighted networks, reviewing data mining methods and analysis strategies and showing how to use them in practice. The self-contained presentation requires minimal knowledge of statistics.

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Monograph

2011. XXII, 414 p. 54 illus., 46 in color. Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-1-4419-8818-8

H. Insam, B. A. Knapp, University of Innsbruck, Austria (Eds.)

Recycling of Biomass AshesAs our consumption of ‘renewable’ bioenergy increases, so does the production of its associated waste product, ‘biomass ash’. This book presents a number of options for recycling this ash, from using it as fertilizer to making it an ingredient of bricks.

Due May 2011

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International Association for Food Protection, Des Moines, USA

Procedures to Investigate Foodborne IllnessThis revised sixth edition of the procedural guide provides public health professionals with a clear set of principles for investigating alleged foodborne illnesses. It covers everything from sample collec-tion to interviewing victims and those at risk.

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Monograph

6th Edition 2011. 150 p. 9 illus. Softcover7 € 19,95 | £17.997 * € (D) 21,35 | € (A) 21,94 | sFr 29,00ISBN 978-1-4419-8395-4

J. Z. Kubiak, University of Rennes, Rennes, France (Ed.)

Cell Cycle in DevelopmentThis book thoroughly examines current under-standing of processes accompanying embryonic transitions, in which cell cycle machinery is impli-cated. The authors explain numerous questions of how the basic cell cycle events are controlled at the cellular level.

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2011. 500 p. (Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation, Volume 53) Hardcover7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.007 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-642-19064-3

N. A. Logan, Glasgow Caledonien University, UK; P. D. Vos, Gent University, Belgium (Eds.)

Endospore-forming Soil BacteriaThis book explores the classification of endospore-forming bacteria, detection and study methods and dispersal, and discusses their dynamic interaction with other soil inhabitants, and their role in nitrogen fixation, denitrification, and soil remediation.

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2011. 300 p. (Soil Biology, Volume 27) Hardcover7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.007 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-642-19576-1

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Bacteria in Agrobiology: Crop EcosystemsThis book describes the beneficial role of plant growth promoting bacteria with special emphasis on oil yielding crops, cereals, fruits and vegetables. It offers a modern approach and will be a valuable source of information.

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A. Marchfelder, W. Hess, (Eds.)

Regulatory RNAs in ProkaryotesThis comprehensive and up-to-date collection of review articles focuses on RNA-mediated regula-tion in prokaryotes. Written by leading experts in the field, this is the first volume to exclusively cover regulatory RNAs in the prokaryotic domains.

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Contributed volume

2011. 400 p. 100 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.007 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,95 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-7091-0217-6

S. S. Mark (Ed.)

Bioconjugation ProtocolsStrategies and Methods

In this book, researchers update the classic methods and introduce new approaches that go beyond basic conjugation techniques. There is emphasis on the interplay of organic synthesis, molecular biology, surface biotechnology and biomaterials engineering.

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2nd Edition 2011. 565 p. 182 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 751) Hardcover7 approx. € 119,95 | £106.507 approx. * € (D) 128,35 | € (A) 131,95 | sFr 169,00ISBN 978-1-61779-150-5

P. Navard, CEMEF, France (Ed.)

Polysaccharide ResearchThe European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence Views

This overview of the science of polysaccharides considers them as a class of polymers and provides detailed descriptions of the major categories, as well as covering all the main aspects of polysac-charide science and technology such as life-cycle assessment.

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2011. 450 p. 200 illus., 50 in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.007 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-7091-0420-0

M. Noda, Tokyo Medical & Dental University, Tokyo, Japan (Ed.)

Mechanosensing BiologyCovering topics such as gravity and tissues and disuse osteoporosis, the book provides up-to-date information on cutting-edge advancements in the field of mechanobiology. It also offers a timely contribution to research major problems in contemporary society.

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2011. XIV, 218 p. 49 illus., 2 in color. Hardcover7 € 139,95 | £126.007 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00ISBN 978-4-431-89756-9

W. C. Parks, University of Washington, Seattle, USA; R. P. Mecham, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Lois MO, USA (Eds.)

Extracellular Matrix DegradationThis book provides a review of the known classes of proteases that degrade extracellular matrix (ECM) both outside and inside the cell, including cathepsins, bacterial collagenases, matrix metal-loproteinases, meprins, serine proteases, and elastases.

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2011. 300 p. (Biology of Extracellular Matrix, Tentative volume 2) Hardcover7 € 139,95 | £126.007 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00ISBN 978-3-642-16860-4

The MycotaA Comprehensive Treatise on Fungi as Experimental Systems for Basic and Applied Research

Series editor: K. EsserVolume 14

S. Pöggeler, University of Göttingen, Germany; J. Wöstemeyer, University of Jena, Germany (Eds.)

Evolution of Fungi and Fungal-Like OrganismsRichly illustrated, and featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, this volume addresses questions concerning the origin of the fungal kingdom and fungal evolution at a level of analytical refinement that has never before been possible.

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Handbook

2011. 250 p. Hardcover7 € 169,95 | £154.507 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,95 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-3-642-19973-8

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R. L. Price, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, USA; W. G. Jerome, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA (Eds.)

Basic Confocal MicroscopyA result of the demand for training in what is a relatively young field, this book covers all the basics needed to design, implement, and interpret the results of biological experiments based on confocal microscopy, as well as resources for continued learning.

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2011. 200 p. 139 illus., 103 in color. Hardcover7 € 139,95 | £126.007 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00ISBN 978-0-387-78174-7

A. Prokop, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA (Ed.)

Intracellular DeliveryFundamentals and Applications

Nanotechnology has the potential to improve diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of diseases. This book features a special subsection of Nanomedi-cine, an application of nanotechnology aimed at achieving breakthroughs in healthcare.

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2011. 350 p. (Fundamental Biomedical Technologies, Volume 5) Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-94-007-1247-8

M. Rai, Amravati University, Maharashtra, India; N. Duran, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, S.P., Brazil (Eds.)

Metal Nanoparticles in MicrobiologyPresenting an introduction to biogenic metal nanoparticles, this volume describes how they can be biosynthesized using bacteria, fungi and yeast, as well as their potential applications in biomedi-cine.

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2011. VIII, 320 p. Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-642-18311-9

R. J. Simpson, D. W. Greening, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, Parkville, VIC, Australia (Eds.)

Serum/Plasma ProteomicsMethods and Protocols

Blood science has become a cornerstone of multiple disciplines. This book, contributed to by leading experts in the field, provides a comprehen-sive resource of protocols for areas, pre-analytical through to analytical, of plasma and serum proteomics.

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2011. XIII, 397 p. 69 illus., 3 in color. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 728) Hardcover7 € 109,95 | £99.007 * € (D) 117,65 | € (A) 120,95 | sFr 158,00ISBN 978-1-61779-067-6

Z. Songyang, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA (Ed.)

Telomeres and TelomeraseMethods and Protocols

In its updated 2nd Edition, this book builds on the telomerase assays featured in the popular first edition. Using the Methods in Molecular Biology™ format, it includes materials and reagents lists, step-by-step protocols, and expert tips on trouble-shooting.

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Contributed volume

2nd Ed. 2011. 185 p. 25 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 735) Hardcover7 € 94,95 | £85.507 * € (D) 101,60 | € (A) 104,45 | sFr 136,50ISBN 978-1-61779-091-1

M. J. Stoddart, AO Research Institute, Davos Platz, Switzerland (Ed.)

Mammalian Cell ViabilityMethods and Protocols

This book presents methods for monolayer and suspension cells, methods for determining viability within tissue sections and 3 dimensional culture systems, and methods requiring specialized equip-ment, all in the popular Methods in Molecular Biology™ series format.

Due April 2011

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R. Wehrens, Research and Innovation Centre, San Michele all‘Adige, Italy

Chemometrics with RMultivariate Data Analysis in the Natural Sciences and Life Sciences

This accessible primer on multivariate statistics in the life sciences gives a full description of the general data analysis paradigm, from exploratory analysis to modeling to validation; covers other aspects of chemometrics; and supplies the relevant R code.

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Monograph

2011. XIV, 285 p. 99 illus. (Use R) Softcover7 € 49,95 | £44.997 * € (D) 53,45 | € (A) 54,95 | sFr 72,00ISBN 978-3-642-17840-5

G. B. Willars, R. J. Challiss, University of Leicester, UK (Eds.)

Receptor Signal Transduction ProtocolsThird Edition

In this third edition of Receptor Signal Transduc-tion Protocols, the expert contributors take into account the constant evolution of the GPCR field. It contains detailed revisions of chapters from the prior editions and a considerable amount of new material.

Due June 2011

Contributed volume

3rd Edition. 2011. 450 p. 84 illus. (Methods in Molecular Biology, Volume 746) Hardcover7 approx. € 104,95 | £93.007 approx. * € (D) 112,30 | € (A) 115,45 | sFr 148,00ISBN 978-1-61779-125-3

ZoologyF. Barth, J. A. Humphrey, M. V. Srinivasan (Eds.)

Frontiers in Sensing SystemsBiology and Engineering

Biological sensing organs have – due to their optimized specialization throughout evolution – an enormous potential for technical, industrial and medical applications. This applies to sensors specialized for different forms of energy such as optical, electrical, magnetic, mechanical and chemical to name a few of them. This book brings together the first hand knowl-edge of the frontiers of research in their respec-tive specialization, namely biology, engineering, physical sciences and mathematics opening the way for new research strategies and ways of thinking. The specific topics cover a broad spectrum ranging from biological sensing systems of various organ-isms, processes of energy transformation and trans-duction to sensor array fabrication and application. These different fields are linked and glued together by what a sensory system has to accomplish, both in biology and engineering.

Due June 2011

Professional book

2011. Approx. 480 p. 100 illus. in color. Hardcover7 approx. € 149,95 | £135.007 approx. * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,95 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-211-99748-2

P. Glatz, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, SA, Australia; C. Lunam, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia; I. Malecki, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia (Eds.)

The Welfare of Farmed RatitesThis, the first review of the range of factors affecting the welfare of farmed flightless birds, focuses on the ostrich, emu and rhea. It discusses husbandry and management protocols at each stage of the farming process as well as their welfare implications.

Due May 2011

Contributed volume

2011. XIII, 274 p. (Animal Welfare, Volume 11) Hardcover7 € 139,95 | £126.007 * € (D) 149,75 | € (A) 153,94 | sFr 201,00ISBN 978-3-642-19296-8

C. W. Heckman, Olympia, Washington, DC, USA

Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Hemiptera - HeteropteraIllustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, and Species in South America

This comprehensive assessment of three suborders of insects adapted to an aquatic or littoral habitat looks at everything from their biology, morphology and larval development to the various methods for collecting, preserving and examining specimens.

Due March 2011

Monograph

2011. X, 670 p. 820 illus. Hardcover7 € 169,95 | £153.007 * € (D) 181,85 | € (A) 186,94 | sFr 244,00ISBN 978-94-007-0704-7

W. Klemm, Texas A&M University, College Station, USA

Atoms of MindThe “Ghost in the Machine” Materializes

This book describes how the mind “thinks”, including the nonconscious, the subconscious and the conscious mind; includes current theories of consciousness, and the author’s own theory based on patterns of nerve impulses in circuits interlaced in larger networks.

Due May 2011

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T. Liu, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, China; L. Kang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China (Eds.)

Recent Advances in Entomological ResearchFrom Molecular Biology to Pest Management

With contributions from dozens of distinguished entomologists, this volume covers the latest trends in the field, ranging from the application of molec-ular biology to the subject, to insecticide toxicology and emerging technologies in pest management.

Due April 2011

Monograph

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T. Matsuzawa, Primate Research Institute, Kyoto University, Japan; T. Humle, School of Anthropology and Conservation, University of Kent, UK; Y. Sugiyama, Kyoto University, Japan (Eds.)

The Chimpanzees of Bossou and NimbaThis book examines the unique contribution of the Bossou field site to our knowledge of chimpanzees, particularly the endangered West African subspe-cies. Coverage ranges from their socio-ecology to cognition, to their ability to use stone and perish-able tools.

Due April 2011

Monograph

2011. Approx. 490 p. 158 illus., 8 in color. With DVD. (Primatology Monographs, 0) Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-4-431-53920-9

H. Mehlhorn, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany (Ed.)

Nature Helps...How Plants and Other Organisms Contribute to Solve Health Problems

Nature Helps... explores how extracts derived from bacteria, marine organisms, plants and animals may help to treat infectious diseases. A broad spectrum of promising applications are described, including the use of organisms to aid diagnostics.

Due June 2011

Contributed volume

2011. XV, 385 p. (Parasitology Research Monographs, Volume 1) Hardcover7 € 149,95 | £135.007 * € (D) 160,45 | € (A) 164,94 | sFr 215,00ISBN 978-3-642-19381-1

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